AbdAllah

22/05/2025

YOU WERE MISINFORMED AT SCHOOL that in nature, "survival of the fittest" is the only truth.

But the truth is far more complex.

Your teacher told you a lie, but it's a lie that's often used as a teaching tool.

In reality, natural selection isn't about survival - it's about reproduction.

Take the ram in the video, for example. His large horns are a key factor in attracting females and producing offspring.

But those same horns can also be a hindrance, and may even lead to his demise.

This delicate balance of costs and benefits is known as conflicting demand, or trade-off.

It's a concept that applies to all characteristics that differ between sexes, and even has implications for immune systems, aging, and risk-taking behavior in numerous species - including humans.

So, it's because of these trade-offs that males are often sicker, age faster, and die earlier.

13/05/2025

"You are what you eat."

I don't remember eating anxiety and back pain, but okay.

07/05/2025

Barcelona’s 7-6 aggregate elimination at the
hands of Inter in the semi-finals of the
Champions League has rocked the Spanish
media.
As Voetbal International reflected on
Wednesday morning, chief referee Szymon
Marciniak has found a target on his back, with
other members of his team of officials, like
VAR assistant Pol van Boekel, also coming
under fire.
Sport was furious with Marciniak’s
performance: “Barcelona came back from a
2-0 deficit thanks to goals from Eric García,
Dani Olmo and Raphinha, despite the
scandalous refereeing performance of
Marciniak. He seemed determined to end the
dream of a heroic Barcelona. (It was) A
terrible performance by the Polish referee.
Why did he prefer Inter at every controversial
moment? A penalty for Lamine, a penalty
against Cubarsí and the foul on Gerard Martín
for the 3-3.”
Mundo Deportivo went a lot further and hinted
at a conspiracy theory. “Simone Inzaghi’s
Internazionale is in the Champions League
final. And Gianni Infantino’s Inter. Marciniak,
the man with a toiletry bag from Real Madrid,
and the illustrious VAR Pol van Boekel, who
already hurt us against Inter when Xavi was
still coach, were appointed for this match, and
they seemed to have understood FIFA’s
message.”
MD also suggested that Inter had to go
through according to FIFA. “Every VAR
decision, every single one, they ruled in favour
of Inter. From the penalty for Cubarsí to the
reversal of the penalty for Yamal. Very harsh
and very cruel.”
Arsène Wenger, Arsenal’s coach of many
years, is now affiliated with FIFA. As an
analyst at beIN SPORTS, the Frenchman was
also critical of the refereeing especially
surrounding Pau Cubarsí’s tackle on Lautaro
Martínez. “I am particularly against these
types of penalties and the use of slow motion.
At normal speed, this is a great tackle.”

03/05/2025

22/04/2025

21/04/2025

On April 25, skywatchers will witness a rare and delightful celestial event known as the Triple Conjunction, where the Moon, Venus, and Jupiter align in such a way that they resemble a smiley face in the night sky. In this formation, the crescent Moon forms the "mouth," while the two bright planets appear as "eyes." This astronomical event is not just visually charming but also scientifically significant, as it showcases the alignment of celestial bodies within our solar system. The phenomenon is best observed shortly after sunset in areas with a clear, dark sky.

20/04/2025

Imagine

20/04/2025